Trainee Design Engineer

HR GO Driving; Cambourne, Sandy; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established leader in processing equipment is seeking a Trainee Design Engineer to join their dynamic design team. This permanent, office-based role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers to enhance their skills in a supportive environment. You will engage in developing engineering solutions, creating technical drawings, and collaborating with experienced engineers. If you have a passion for mechanical design and a desire to grow your expertise in Autodesk Inventor, this role is perfect for you. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork in the exciting field of engineering.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and designing engineering solutions.
• Create technical drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.

Skills

3D Modelling

Problem-Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Engineering Qualification

Related Field Qualification

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

• Special Purpose Machinery Design using Autodesk Inventor
• Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
• Permanent, Office-based position at the client site.
• Location: Cambourne - Sandy area. Own transport required due to location.

An established leader in processing equipment and solutions for the packaging / food processing manufacturing industry requires a Trainee Design Engineer to join their design team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone early in their engineering career to develop their skills and gain valuable experience.

W e require applicants to have some 3D modelling experience and preferably SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and designing engineering solutions.
• Create technical drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Participate in design reviews and receive guidance from senior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Support project planning and provide input on estimates.
• Communicate with suppliers for prices and delivery times.

Required Qualifications, Skills:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous hands-on experience in a shop floor environment (e.g., machining, welding, fabrication) or as a time-served apprentice.
• Basic understanding of steam systems, energy calculations, fluid systems, pumps and pipe work, pneumatics, stress calculations, sizing of motor/gearboxes for applications, sheet metal development, and tolerance of machined parts.
• Competitive, depending on experience.

Working Hours:

• 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Overtime is sometimes available.

Location:

• In the St. Neots - Cambourne - Huntingdon area (Cambridgeshire / Bedfordshire). Applicants will need to have their own transport due to the rural company's location.
• Commutable from: Huntingdon, Cambridge, Sandy, St. Neots, Bedford, Biggleswade, Letchworth Garden City, Cambourne, Royston, Saffron Walden.

If you have a passion for a career in mechanical design and are eager to develop your skills in Autodesk Inventor, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.

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